South End in Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Lake Champlain Navy Memorial

Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 2013

1. Lake Champlain Navy Memorial Marker

Inscription. Honoring Robert T. Stafford
Vermont Governor-Congressman-United States Senator
Captain United States Navy
First Commanding Officer- Naval Reserve Center, Burlington

Established in 1946, the Naval Reserve Center occupied this site in 1948 and was in continuous service until 22 July 1995 when it was moved to White River Junction, Vermont. Closing the center ended one chapter but Vermont’s contribution to our Navy and Marine Corps still continues.

Since the naval actions of the 1770’s, the region has sent seamen and admirals to sea. This memorial honors all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 44° 28.559′ N, 73° 13.292′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is in South End. It can be reached from College Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker and memorial is in the Champlain Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Vermont Republic.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of Plattsburgh Bay (here, next to this marker); The Lone Sailor (here, next to this marker); Honor and Tradition (here, next to this marker); George Dewey, Admiral of the Navy, U.S.N. (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Valcour Island (a few steps from this marker); Burlington Waterfront Park and Promenade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Celebrating Champlain (about 500 feet away); Quadricentennial Celebration (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Lake Champlain Navy Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 2013

2. Lake Champlain Navy Memorial

The Memorial site features a "Lone Sailor" statue. This marker is the one on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 1,161 times since then and 102 times this year. Last updated on March 22, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.